Men’s golf inks pair of top-tier players on National Signing Day

Men’s golf inks pair of top-tier players on National Signing DayMen’s golf inks pair of top-tier players on National Signing Day
Photo by Jared Thomas

 
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn men's golf head coach Nick Clinard announced the signing of two student-athletes set to join the program at the start of the 2024-25 season Wednesday.
 
Billy Davis and Tyler Spielman are the newest Tigers to intertwine their names with the storied history of the Auburn men's golf program. Davis comes to The Plains via Spring Valley, California. Spielman hails from Cave Creek, Arizona.
 
"I would like to thank Coach Williams for his efforts in landing another top-five class in the nation," Clinard said. "There's a lot of work that goes into recruiting, and these two young men are going to keep Auburn Golf front and center for many years to come. We are elated about Billy and Tyler being Auburn Tigers as they have true character, passion, integrity and work ethic, which are pillars of our program."
 
BILLY DAVIS
Hometown: Spring Valley, California
High School: Steele Canyon
Instagram: @superbillydavis
Junior Golf Ranking: #1
Favorite Course: Cypress Point
 

 
Bio: Son of Bill Davis and Beatriz Kosonoy... has a twin sister, Anna, who has signed to play for Auburn women's golf... favorite professional team is the San Diego Padres... favorite movie is "American Made" ... undecided on major at Auburn.
 
Accomplishments prior to Auburn: Graduate of Steele Canyon High School... tabbed as the No. 1 recruit in the class by Golfweek/Sagarin and AJGA Polo Rankings... 2023 First Team Rolex Junior All-American... 2023 Mayakoba Invitational Champion... 2022 AJGA Junior at Palouse Ridge Champion... Monday qualified for PGA Tour's World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico... finished third at the 75th United States Junior Amateur Championship... finished second at the 2023 Jones Cup Junior Invitational...selected to represent the United States on the six-man 2023 Junior Ryder Cup held in Italy…. shot 68-69-68-68 to place second at the 2023 Boys' Junior PGA Championship... chose Auburn over LSU.
 
Clinard on Davis: "Billy comes to Auburn from a wonderful family. Not only is he an outstanding student but also an extremely talented young man that has earned his status as the top player in the nation through his work ethic, passion for the game and competitiveness. He will be a tremendous asset to our program. Billy loves Auburn and Auburn will love him and his sister as soon as they arrive."
 


TYLER SPIELMAN
 
Hometown: Cave Creek, Arizona
High School: Brophy College Preparatory
Instagram: @tyler_spiels
Junior Golf Ranking: #19
Favorite Course: The Bear's Club
 

 
Bio: Son of Ryan and Maria Spielman... mother was a gymnast at Illinois State... father was a quarterback at Illinois State... grandfather, John Spielman, played football at Auburn... grandmother, Wendy Wood, is also an Auburn graduate... favorite movie is "Step Brothers'"... favorite professional team is the Phoenix Suns... plans to study business at Auburn.
 
Accomplishments prior to Auburn: Graduate of Brophy College Preparatory... tabbed as the No. 20 recruit in the signing class by Golfweek/Sagarin and No. 19 by Junior Golf Scoreboard... 2022-23 Arizona High School Player of the Year... No. 1 in national HS scoring average for 2022-23 golf season... seven-time HS invitational winner... shot 60-63 (-17) to win 2023 AIA State Championship... 2023 Future Masters Champion... 2023 Arizona State Amateur stroke play medalist...2023 Brophy Rodeo presented by PING Champion….. chose Auburn over Arizona State, Florida State, SMU, Texas and Texas A&M.
 
Clinard on Spielman: "Tyler will arrive in Auburn with an already outstanding resume. He's got a great support system in his wonderful family. He's a high-character young man with a tremendous skillset, which is why he'll fit into our program perfectly. He's going to work hard and love Auburn every step of the way. Once he's on campus, he's going to take off and show the nation what a bright future he has in this game."